Nevada § 138.010 - Powers of personal representative before issuance of letters
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 138.010 — Powers of personal representative before issuance of letters, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 138.010. Powers of personal representative before issuance of letters
1. If a will has been admitted to probate, the court shall direct letters thereon
to issue to the personal representative named in the will, who shall appear and qualify. 2. No person has any power as a personal representative until he or she qualifies,
except that, before letters are issued, he or she may pay the funeral charges and
take necessary measures for the preservation of the estate.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 138.010
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 138.010 cover?
Section 138.010 ("Powers of personal representative before issuance of letters") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Nevada § 138.010?
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